Synopsis
Coney Island Christmas
$13
Donald Margulies from Grace Paley
Published by Dramatists Play Service
Large Mixed Cast
This holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who (much to her immigrant parents' exasperation) is cast as Jesus in the school's Christmas pageant
As Shirley - now much older - recounts the memorable story to her great-granddaughter, the play captures a timeless and universal tale of what it means to be an American during the holidays
CAST
M8,F10 (doubling, flexible casting)
REVIEWS
"Gave me the gift of wonder incredible enchantment!" ~ LA Times
"A jewel simply hilarious!" ~ Variety
"The biggest hit of the jam-packed holiday season!" ~ Backstage